3/3 Breaking this cycle requires reimagining AI research as a collaborative, resource-efficient ecosystem. Models like DeepSeek-R1 prove that intelligent design trumps computational brute force, offering hope for democratizing AI innovation across global research communities.

2/3 The proprietary LLM ecosystem, dominated by big tech, systematically drives out innovation from smaller universities. Exclusive collaborations and resource concentration create an artificial barrier that limits diverse scientific perspectives in AI development.

Count me too! 🙋‍♂️

1/3 DeepSeek-R1 shatters the myth that AI innovation requires massive GPU farms. By demonstrating superior performance with fewer resources, it exposes how tech giants' computational arms race excludes researchers from smaller institutions.

Thanks for listing papers on the microplastics.
I have created a thread on the issue to get quick summary of The Alarming Impact of Microplastics on Human Health and the Environment.
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12/ Takeaway:
Microplastics aren’t just an environmental issue—they’re a global health crisis. From gut health to fertility, they’re impacting us in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Action is needed—scientific, policy-driven, and individual. 🛑🌍 #MicroplasticsCrisis

11/ Complementary Studies to Explore:
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These works add depth to the discussion.

10/ What Can Be Done?

Policy: Ban microplastics in products like cosmetics. Require filters for washing machines to reduce fiber emissions.
Science: Further research on health impacts, particularly for nanoplastics.
Lifestyle: Reduce single-use plastics and support sustainable alternatives. 🌍

9/ Challenges in Addressing Microplastic Pollution

1. Lack of standardized methods to measure their health impacts.
2. Limited data on nanoplastics, which are more invasive.
3. Need for global cooperation to mitigate both legacy and current plastic emissions.

8/ Human and Ecosystem Connection
When fish, shellfish, or other contaminated foods enter our diet, we indirectly consume microplastics. The pollutants they carry—like endocrine disruptors—compound the health risks. 🐟🍽️ #FoodSafety

7/ Environmental Impact
Microplastics have devastating effects on ecosystems:

Found in over 1300 species, including apex predators.
Disrupt food chains, block nutrient absorption, and reduce survival in marine life.
Leach chemicals that are toxic to organisms.

6/ Microplastics and Reproductive Health

Males: Linked to reduced sperm quality & hormonal imbalances.
Females: Disrupt follicle development, hormones, and fertility.
Pregnancy: Emerging studies suggest potential risks for birth outcomes. #ReproductiveHealth

5/ Microplastics in the Lungs

Microplastics in the air are inhaled, reaching deep into lung tissues.
They trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and chronic conditions like reduced lung function.
Nanoplastics (even smaller) are particularly harmful. #RespiratoryHealth

4/
Microplastics in the Digestive System

Inflammation: Studies show microplastics cause gut inflammation & oxidative stress.
Cancer Risk: Chronic exposure is linked to epithelial damage & colon cancer.
Systemic Effects: Microplastics can cross the gut barrier, reaching vital organs. #GutHealth

3/ Where Do Microplastics Come From?
Key sources include:
1. Tire wear (roads).
2. Synthetic textile fibers (laundry).
3. Degraded plastics (bottles, packaging).

They’re even in the air we breathe and the water we drink, with humans ingesting ~5 grams weekly (a credit card!).

2/ What Are Microplastics?
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles <5 mm in size. They’re classified as:
1. Primary: Produced intentionally (e.g., in cosmetics).
2. Secondary: Broken down from larger plastics through wear or degradation.

They’re impossible to avoid.

If remember correctly, India is on the track to eliminate TB by 2025. 🤔